Official residence of New York City's mayor, a landmark with 18th-century origins.
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has said his legal team is reviewing whether the city can act on an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and he has reiterated that he will follow local law. President Donald Trump has posted that Netanyahu "will not be arrested" while in the United States.
New York’s Democratic primaries have yielded three wins for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s democratic socialist slate. Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez have defeated establishment-backed rivals in the 10th, 13th and 7th districts, signaling a stronger left-wing presence in Congress ahead of November.
New York has held its first-ever Knicks ticker-tape parade after the team has won the NBA title, drawing an estimated two million fans to Lower Manhattan on June 18. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has presented the team with keys to the city; Alicia Keys performed and a heavy NYPD security deployment managed crowds and closures.
The Rent Guidelines Board has approved a rent freeze for about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, a key pledge of Mayor Mamdani. The decision is framed as a victory for affordability, coming as Mamdani extends influence after endorsing candidates who unseated incumbents. Critics warn the move could strain landlords and maintenance funding.
New York City’s rent-freeze policy has moved from plan to action, with the Rent Guidelines Board freezing increases on one- and two-year leases for rent-stabilized units. This update follows controversy over how the policy is financed and implemented, including calls for ownership transfers to community groups and tenants. Legal challenges loom as landlords push back.